National briefs

Lawyers for arrested property tycoon
Ron Medich
want to stay indefinitely a Federal Court claim his property company brought against the company of murdered businessman Michael McGurk. In court yesterday, lawyers for Mr Medich asked that the hearing next February be vacated until the criminal issues were resolved. Mr Medich has been charged with the murder of Mr McGurk. Hannah Low

DP World’s general manager at Port Botany, James Mather, has resigned as delays continue at the port after the stevedore switched to a new operating system at the weekend. The company said Mr Mather’s departure was unrelated to this week’s events. His predeccessor Richard Johnstone will act as caretaker in the role. DP World called customers and transport companies to a meeting yesterday to provide an update. Emma Connors

The Macquarie Radio Network has extended Ray Hadley’s contract with Sydney radio station 2GB until December 31, 2020. Staff reporter

Network Ten and the Nine Network breached their broadcasting obligations by promoting an online poker site. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered them to hold staff training meetings. AAP

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted an enforceable undertaking from former Gold Coast-based property developer Susanne Rae Percival which bans her from involvement in the financial services industry, as an adviser or licensee, for 10 years. Staff reporter

Large and small businesses generate about $474 billion income each year through transactions with each other, a report by the Business Council of Australia has found. Staff reporter